WHEN I shut up the heaven and there is no rain, or WHEN I command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence on My people, IF My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, THEN I will hear from …
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The content discusses various aspects of income tax, capital gains tax, and the use of gold as a financial resource. It also mentions the impact of modern monetary theory and the potential consequences of proposed tax changes. Additionally, it touches on the possibility of Texas introducing a gold-backed currency.
The biblical concept of stewardship emphasizes tithing, a tenth of one’s increase, to the Lord. This practice circumvented class divisions and ensured equal percentage contributions. Tithing is upheld in the New Testament, and many churches advocate for it to support their operations. The tithe, set at 10%, is seen as the standard for ecclesiastical taxation.
In 1913, Amendment XVI was ratified by the states, changing the constitutional funding of the federal government from taxes on goods and services to an individual income tax. Learn the history behind the 16th Amendment from The Constitution Annotated: Amdt16.2 Historical Background on Sixteenth Amendment Before the income tax, taxes on imported goods funded our …
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Statement of the Gateway Elders on the exit of Pastor Robert Morris Dear Gateway Church family, The Board of Elders wants to reach out to you personally to address the recent events in our church and to provide you with an update. This is an unthinkable and painful time in our church. Our church congregation …
The term “sin” appears 38 times in the New Testament, originating from the Greek word meaning “to miss the mark.” Believers find direction in Jesus, who proclaimed, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). God created man with a divine purpose and out of love, not hate. Through love and faith, sin can be overcome.
In 1972, while aboard USS Constellation, an eatmospheric issue directed my attention to temperature changes aloft. Research lacking, I utilized my company’s library and thinking to understand equatorial atmospheric behavior. Further study led to a theory of Antarctic ozone depletion due to subsea volcanoes. This theory was affirmed by an article in 2015.
The principal duty of a priest is to facilitate fellowship between a holy God and sinful people. This concept originated in the Garden of Eden and was later elevated with Aaron in the Exodus. The New Testament book of Hebrews reinstates the concept of priesthood for modern believers, emphasizing individual faith and Jesus Christ as the High Priest.
The House GOP Caucus censured four members for supporting conservative challengers, violating their rules against endorsing against incumbents. The censure was signed by the executive committee, including leading contenders for Speaker of the House in 2025. Texas State Constitution Article 3, Section 8 stipulates the duty of House members to judge qualifications and election of its members. The future House Speaker candidates’ positions and actions are under scrutiny.#
Proverbs 18:17 emphasizes the importance of considering both sides of a story. The scientific method, used across various fields, is highlighted as superior to seances. Water vapor, not CO2, is identified as the primary greenhouse gas affecting the Earth’s temperature. Activism’s impact on society depends on informed action. John White of Rockwall underscores the necessity of truth-seeking and knowledge in effective and beneficial activism.
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